Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
BFCDE6
RGB
191, 205, 230
HSL
218, 44%, 83%
HSB
218, 17%, 90%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 10
LAB
82, -1, -14
LCH
82, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 262
XYZ
58, 60, 83
LUV
82, -9, -22
HWB
218, 75%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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